Surname · Romanian origin
Dumitrescu
Meaning
The surname Dumitrescu means Son of Dumitru.
Origin
Romanian
Type
patronymic
The origin of the surname Dumitrescu
Dumitrescu means “descendant of Dumitru,” the Romanian form of Demetrius.
What kind of surname is Dumitrescu?
Dumitrescu is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name. It belongs to the Romanian naming tradition — you can read how Romanian surnames were formed on our Romanian last names page.
Other Romanian surnames
Other patronymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Dumitrescu mean?
The surname Dumitrescu means Son of Dumitru. Dumitrescu means “descendant of Dumitru,” the Romanian form of Demetrius.
Where does the surname Dumitrescu come from?
Dumitrescu is a surname of Romanian origin.
What kind of surname is Dumitrescu?
Dumitrescu is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name.
What are other Romanian surnames?
Other Romanian surnames include Barbu, Ciobanu, Diaconu, Florescu, Gheorghiu, Ionescu.